2D shapes

We have been learning about 2D (flat) shapes this week.  Today we were using them to make models and pictures.  Some were very imaginative - have a look.

P1 Pudseys!

Well done to everyone who helped raise money for Children In Need!  P4/3 did a fantastic job of organising the day - the school raised £360! Here are the primary 1 Pudseys.

Special Visitor!

Today we were very lucky at Stromness Primary School, we had a special visitor.....PUDSEY!

Starting Jolly Phonics

Next Monday (19th November)  I will hold a parent's information meeting about Jolly Phonics.  I will be telling you what your children will be learning, what will be coming home and ideas for how you can help.  I will be making up a Jolly phonics pack for everyone so even if you can't make the evening, you will still get the information home, but if you're like me you might prefer to see what I'm talking about rather than reading about it.
If you have older children in the school you may already be familiar with how Jolly phonics helps children learn their letters and how to read and write words. 
We will meet in my p1 classroom at 6pm - I'm hoping to keep this to half an hour. 

Reading

Hi,
This is a little reminder about tonight.  On your newsletter I mentioned that we would have a rep from Oxford Reading Tree with us tonight.  She will be doing a short presentation (about half an hour) to parents about this new reading scheme, how it will be used and how you can support your child.
This will be in the P1 classroom at 6pm.  We aim to be finished by 6.30 because some people need to be at parent council for 6.30pm.

Happy Halloween!

During our work time today some children were interested in doing some science experiments.  We linked this to Halloween by calling it 'making potions'. 

Wear it pink!

A big thank you to all the efforts the primary 1 families have gone to.  We managed to raise £64! It was great to see everyone joining in with the spirit of the day.  We talked a lot about how we are helping others and linked this to how super heroes help people to, so obviously that sealed our 'super' status. 
We visited the other classes to give a fashion show of our outfits and super hero masks.  In class we made pink truffles and ate them together - here are some photos of us preparing them. 

I'd also like to say well done primary one! You have all worked really hard this term and I'm looking forward to seeing you again in a couple of weeks.  Enjoy your holidays - you have all earned a nice rest :)